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There are no rules in proprietary lease or house rules banning dogs. But me and wife heard there a no dogs allowed and we have not seen any dogs around the property. The shareholders here seem to be in lala land walking around in fear of the board. I We want to get a dog but are trying to figure out how to go about it. The board sucks and have not had any annual shareholders meetings in 2 years. Management said its up to the board on case bases. I think thats b.s. We would like to know would there be any legal ramifications if we get a dog and then we are told to get rid of it?
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If your PL and House Rules don't mention a "no dog" rule, then there isn't a rule banning dogs. I agree that mgt seems to be copping out with the case by case basis.
I would email the Board and cc the Board's atty asking if there is a rule prohibiting non-service dogs and to please provide it for your records. (Service animals must be allowed if medical documentation is provided)
If they can't give you written proof that dogs are not allowed, then you ARE allowed to have them. The email is your paper trail.
Good luck.
Our co-op doesn't allow animals...yet the board member who interviewed one of our neighbors heard a parrot in her place. lol So, that being said ppl will have an animal. Here if they don't see it or here it they won't complain. We do have someone here who has a small dog and its a therapy dog for their son who is autistic. Well, she was being obvious walking it all around the place and the dog got attention naturally and then it happened...one pain in the neck board member with the big head complained..turns out the woman who has the dog her sister is an attorney went to court and they are still here with dog. So, it is true if the dog is needed as therapy they can get passed the board. Its discrimination if not allowed. I mean what if you have lived in your co-op for years and you go blind and need a seeing eye dog? What are they going to do kick a person out? Don't think so..I would tho if you do get one look into some type of insurance just in case their is an issue and have it trained.
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No meeting in two years? That is in violation of the lease/by-laws. Covid is not an excuse., They can hold it online now. I would move. Probably your coop sucks.
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